Morale

Guess what, optimists? Your positivity might reward you with a longer, happier life. (You probably expected no less.)

So says a review of more than 150 studies that explored the correlation between state of mind and life span. It backed up the notion that happier people tend to live longer and enjoy better health than those … Continue Reading »

How green is your office?

No, we’re not talking about what color paint coats the walls (though low-VOC paint comes to mind!) but rather the environmental friendliness of your company at large.

It makes a difference in employee satisfaction, new research shows. Participants in the study reported a higher level of satisfaction if they worked for a … Continue Reading »

Look around. What’s the ratio of smiles to frowns in your workplace?

OK, so it’s probably not the most accurate way to gauge morale, but it might get your thoughts moving in that direction.

Between managing your day-to-day responsibilities and establishing workplace wellness initiatives, it’s easy to get so focused on promoting weight loss, physical fitness, and … Continue Reading »

This holiday season, does it seem that some people in your office could use a booster shot of good cheer?

The holidays are stressful for many people, downright depressing for many others.

And it’s no wonder this season of joy brings out the blues in some people: Family conflict surfaces, financial burdens magnify, lost loved ones weigh … Continue Reading »

Productivity can mean the difference between a thriving business that surpasses its competitors or one that struggles to keep up … or even fails.

A healthy staff is a productive one, and your employees’ job performance often reflects their physical and mental state, either positively or negatively.

That’s just one of the reasons your employees’ health and … Continue Reading »

Nobody likes a bully.

It’s as true in the workplace as it is on the playground.

That’s why, as a wellness promoter, it’s important to check your methods and make sure you’re not inadvertently making your employees feel pushed around.

The best way to achieve a culture of wellness is to create a positive environment in which change … Continue Reading »

Monday mornings get a bad rap.

After two full days of relaxation, many people return to work not recharged and ready to take on a new week but dragging, drained, or even depressed.

Those so-called Monday blues can set the tone for the entire office and affect the quality of your employees’ work.

How do your staff members … Continue Reading »

There’s something nasty lurking in your office.

Its goal? To unravel even your best efforts to achieve workplace wellness.

It can strike any of your workers at any time, thwarting productivity, job satisfaction, and performance.

Unchecked, it can even pave the way to serious physical and psychological problems.

We’re talking about stress, and it’s more than just an … Continue Reading »

Money may not be the root of all evil, but it’s also not the key to happiness.

New research has found that while your income can have a positive influence on your perception of your life, it doesn’t necessarily affect the way you feel day to day.

The study surveyed 1,000 Americans and found that higher income … Continue Reading »

Looking for the secret to a long, happy life?

Sure, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are essential, but they’re hardly top secret.

Perhaps more surprising is that your relationships just might round out the holy trinity of good health.

You already know that your friends and family make your life more fulfilling, providing love, laughter, … Continue Reading »